Reference

input-linux-evdev(7)

Linux event interface input

NAME

input-linux-evdev - Linux event interface input

SYNOPSIS

input-linux-evdev: [<device>]

DESCRIPTION

Reads events from the Linux event interface (/dev/input/eventX) and converts them to LibGII events.

OPTIONS

device

Specifies the device to use, the default is /dev/input/event0.

BUGS/TODO

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Key repeat messages are not sent, which can annoy users who want to use the cursor keys.

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Handles setting of keyclick and bell, which can also annoy users.

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